1. To move swiftly afoot.
2. A streak of either good or bad luck
3. A small stream of water akin to a creek or brook.
4. The state of being in operation, like a motor or engine.
5. An unraveling of a stocking such as a nylon.
6. A span of time for performances of a play or movie.
7. To vie for an elected position in an election.
8. The migratory movement of fish, such as salmon, to spawn.